What are the signs I've got HIV?

"In the early stages of HIV infection, the most common symptoms are none," says Michael Horberg, MD, director of HIV/AIDS for Kaiser Permanente, in Oakland, Calif. read more

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV may develop into AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The symptoms for HIV are varied and many people do not know they are infected until years after they acquired it. read more

"In the early stages of HIV infection, the most common symptoms are none," says Michael Horberg, MD, director of HIV/AIDS for Kaiser Permanente, in Oakland, Calif. One in five people in the United States with HIV doesn't know they have it, which is why it's so important to get tested, especially if you have unprotected sex with more than one partner or use intravenous drugs. read more

When it comes to HIV transmission, it’s important to know the early symptoms. An early HIV diagnosis can help ensure prompt treatment to control the virus and prevent progression into stage 3 HIV. Learn how HIV transmission works in the early stages, what symptoms to look for (if any), and more. read more